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President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress.

A trio of Senate Republicans are on their way out of Congress. Each has previously drawn President Trump's scorn and now each are seen as newly liberated to complicate his agenda if they choose.

Some North Texas communities have made efforts to stop – or at least slow – the growth of data centers, but legal challenges from developers are making it an uphill battle.

Offord will face Republican Skye Garcia in the November general election. One of them will succeed John Warren, Dallas County's first Black county clerk.

Tarrant, Collin, and Denton counties also saw more Republicans turn out. The race between Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn may be a significant factor.

Dallas County Republican Party executive committee members say recently-resigned chair Allen West had no authority to change voting back to a countywide format.

One county commissioner argued the nonpartisan group’s political reputation was grounds for rejection.

Dallas County Republican Party Chair Allen West said he expects executive committee members to vote for his removal at their next meeting.

The annual Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, has wrapped in Grapevine, Texas. The event included speeches from Texas officials — including Gov. Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. Mayes Middleton — all current candidates for statewide office.

The influential Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, is underway in Grapevine, Texas. While the annual event draws attendees and speakers from all over, a host of Texans — including Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Senate hopeful Ken Paxton and state Sen. Bryan Hughes — are scheduled to speak on Friday.

Officials approved the change after hearing from speakers who argued it would hamper the state’s economy and push immigrants to work without licenses in the black market.

Conservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings as President Donald Trump faces a tough moment and a growing rift over the war in Iran. The Conservative Political Action Conference begins Wednesday in Grapevine.